MIAMI - Elena Rose's name appears among the songwriting credits on dozens of Latin music hits. Few of them have been her own so far, as the Venezuelan artist released her debut studio album this weekend, giving it a title that evokes as much light as she projects: Bendito Verano . "It's an album made for each person to receive and interpret as best suits them," she told me excitedly .
Against the backdrop of an Italian balcony and a seemingly endless landscape, Elena Rose spoke with the broken voice and gentle gaze of someone who has learned to heal through music. The album's 12 tracks span 32 minutes and offer a powerful experience. For the Venezuelan diaspora, to which she belongs, it is an exceptional gift that hurts and heals at the same time. It was conceived in southern Italy, which inspired the album's visuals.
